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Intermediate English Grammar (B1) Lesson 6 of 25

Want to / Would like to

Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.

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Conversation 1

Man: What do you want to do in the future?
Woman: I’d like to be a chef. I want to have my own restaurant.
Man: What kind of food would you like to cook?
Woman: I’d like to be cook Greek food.
Man: Oh, if you do that, I want to eat there.
Woman: I’d like that! What about you?
Man: I’d like to open a gym. I love working out.
Woman: That sounds cool! If you do that, I want to join your gym.

Conversation 2

Man: What famous person would you like to meet someday?
Woman: I’d like to meet Elon Musk.
Man: What would you ask him?
Woman: I’d ask him about his life. I want to know his secret to success.
Man: I’d like to know that, too.
Woman: What about you? Who would you like to meet?
Man: I’d like to to meet Taylor Swift.
Woman: What would you ask her?
Man: I don’t know! I’d just like to meet her!

Conversation 3

Man: Where would you like to live in the future?
Woman: I’d like to live in the country.
Man: Why the countryside? What would you do?
Woman: I’d like to have a farm. I want to grow my own food.
Man: That would be fun!
Woman: What about you? Where would you like to live?
Man: I want to live by a beach with big waves, so I can surf every day!
Woman: I’d like that, too. I love surfing!

Conversation 4

Man: Hello, can I take your order?
Woman: Yes, I’d like a garden salad and a bowl of tomato soup.
Man: What kind of dressing would you like?
Woman: I’d like the Italian dressing.
Man: Would you like anything on the side?
Woman: Yes, I’d like a side of garlic bread.
Man: OK, and would you like anything to drink?
Woman: Yes, I’d like an iced tea, please.
Man: Do you want sugar in that?
Woman: No, but I’d like some lemon.
Man: OK, would you like that before or with your dinner?
Woman: Before, please. And can I get the bread first, too?
Man: Certainly. I’ll get that right away.

Would like to / Want to

Point 1: Use both 'would like to + verb' and 'want to + verb' to express desires.
  1. I would like to buy a new car.
  2. I want to buy a new car.
  3. I'd like to travel overseas.
  4. I want to travel overseas.
Point 2: Use both structures to make questions.
  1. Would would you like to eat? (more polite)
  2. What do you want to eat?
  3. Would you like some coffee? (more polite)
  4. Do you want some coffee?
Point 3: Use both structures to make affirmative statements.
  1. I would like to sit down. (more polite)
  2. I want to sit down.
  3. I'd like to leave. (more polite)
  4. I want to leave.
Point 4: Usually speakers only use 'want to + verb' in negative statements.
  1. I don't want to watch TV.
  2. I don't want to study.
  3. She doesn't want to work here.
  4. They don't want to go out.
Point 5: In Yes / No questions, the auxiliary verb must match the question form.
  • Would you like to have a pet?
  • Yes, I would.
  • No, I wouldn't.
  • Do you want a pet?
  • Yes, I do.
  • No, I don't.
Answer these questions about the interview.

Gap Fill: Complete the conversation with the correct word!

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